The Cincinnati Reds Thursday night announced the trade of Todd Benzinger to the Kansas City Royals for Carmelo Martinez.
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Benzinger, switch-hitter who played first base and left field for the Reds, batted .187 in 51 games with one homer and 11 RBI.Martinez started the season with the Pittsburgh Pirates and was traded to Kansas City on May 3 for pitcher Victor Cole. A right-handed hitter, Martinez averaged .250 in 11 games for the Pirates and .207 in 44 games with four homers and 17 RBI for the Royals.